Troy University makes national 'great colleges to work for' list

TROY, Alabama -- Troy University is one of 76 four-year institutions
on the Chronicle of Higher Education 6th annual 2013
"great colleges to work for" list. This is Troy's first time on
the list.

The university made the list in its "Work/Life Balance" category,
according to a news release Monday from a Troy spokesman.

Troy University is one of 76 institutions identified as 'great college to work for' according to a new report by The Chronicle of Higher Education. (AL.com File Photo)

The results are based on a two-part assessment process that included a
survey administered to faculty, administrators and professional support staff,
and an institutional audit that captured demographics and workplace policies
and practices.

"We may be a high-tech university, but we also strive to be 'high
touch,' not only with our students but with our faculty and staff," said
Troy's Chancellor, Jack Hawkins, Jr, Ph.D. "The Chronicle honor certainly
serves as validation that we're meeting that goal."

According to The
Chronicle's profile of Troy: The chancellor, department chairs, and other
officials all work to promote Troy's "culture of caring." The
university emphasizes a flexible work schedule and a family-first atmosphere.
Faculty and staff coordinate carpools for their children at local schools, and
can donate their leave time to help colleagues in need of it."

"At TROY, we talk a lot about 'a culture of caring,' but in terms of
faculty – and it spills over into the staff – that culture really is about
caring for one another," said Scott Nokes, Ph.D., president of the
University's Faculty Senate. "That gives our people a peace of mind that
cannot be found in a contract or policy manual."